3 tips to motivate staff
Business problems: 3 tips to motivate staff
Running a business has many challenges.
These include:
- Cashflow
- Client retention
- Too many overheads
But, one business problem which can often be overlooked is staff motivation.
You may be focused on external clients and miss your internal clients, your staff.
It is key to ensure that you know what your staff want. And no, salary is not everything.
As humans, we have many other motivational factors than money.
Work needs to give us a sense of purpose and belonging, as well as pay the bills.
If you want to motivate staff and in turn reduce staff turnover, here a few tips.
3 ways to motivate staff
- Communication
Being approachable is so important. Staff need to know that they can come to you. And, when you communicate with staff ensure that it is clear.
- Perks
Perks don’t have to cost the earth, but they will have a major impact on staff working environment. Small things like:
- Free tea and coffee
- Fruit in the staff room
- Paying for a staff Christmas party
- Feedback
Ask staff for feedback regularly. And, give them positive feedback whenever you can.
3 simple ways to motivate staff and ensure that you get buy-in. You may be the centre of your business but you need staff that can deliver your mission and vision.
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Put vision and mission clearly on walls for staff to see everyday?
Branding and office decor can really help to motivate staff. But, it needs to be flexible to.
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